Towamencin woman swindled out of $92K

The Towamencin Township Police Department is investigating a reported fraud that started in August 2013. The elderly victim contacted police on October 9, 2013 reporting that she had been a victim of a “lottery scam.” The victim suffered a financial loss of $92,000.00.

The victim reportedly received a telephone call in August informing her that she had won $450,000.00 from an overseas lottery. The alleged winnings then increased to $4.5 million dollars. The victim was advised that the United States Department of Justice would be handling the luxury tax that was required to be paid prior to receiving the winnings. The victim was provided names and numbers of alleged U.S. Department of Justice employees.

Unfortunately, the victim utilized a credit card and a line of credit to forward the funds out of the United States prior to realizing that it was a fraud.

Anyone with any information about the incident should contact the Towamencin Township Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 215-368-7606.

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Anyone that receives a contact advising them that they have won a prize, cash or otherwise, requiring the payment of funds or the release of bank account, credit card, or other personal identifying information should contact police prior to conducting any transaction or providing any information.